How to Apply for Medical Assistance

If you are unable to complete a paper or online
application, you can complete an application by contacting Ohio
Benefits at 844-640-6446.

Please note, if you are applying for waiver
services an additional application and interview may be required. You can find
additional information regarding the waiver application process here.

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How do I complete an online application?

The
quickest and easiest way to apply for health care benefits is online at benefits.ohio.gov. There you will answer a
series of questions and your answers will direct you to the correct application
for health care.

If your income is within the
new legal limit implemented by Medicaid Expansion (for eligibility effective
Jan. 1, 2014), you will be directed to the citizen’s self-service portal.

If your income is above 205
percent of the Federal Poverty Level, you will be directed to the
Federally Facilitated Health Insurance Marketplace to shop for health
care.

After you
submit your application online, you may be asked to send verification documents
to Fairfield County Job and Family Services. The best way to return documents
is to fax them to (740) 689-4848.

Visit www.healthcare.gov or benefits.ohio.gov to learn more or call the
Medicaid Consumer Hotline at 1-800-324-8680. Representatives are available to
answer questions related to eligibility for Medicaid due to the Affordable Care
Act and Medicaid Expansion and answer questions about where to apply.

How do I complete a paper application?

If you
are unable to complete an application online, print a Medicaid-only
application, or you can complete an application in person at our
office.

The best
way to return a paper application is to fax it to (740) 689-4848.

You can
also return applications via mail to 239 W. Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130, or
deliver them in person to the same location.

Additional InformationYou can now call 1-844-640-6446 during and outside normal business hours to receive a current benefit summary and to check the status of your case. You can also sign up for text message notifications regarding your benefits.